In Re Burrell's Estate

Fred F. Burrell was an active and prosperous cattle buyer in the Vinton area for about forty years. His home was in Urbana. He was a good businessman and accumulated an estate of approximately $75,000. It consisted of one-half interest, with his brother, in 603 acres of land, which was worth approximately $45,000. His home, worth about $10,000, and the remainder of the estate was cash in the bank.

In the year 1945 he had a paralytic stroke, affecting his left side. His left arm became useless and the only manner in which he could walk was by placing a brace on his left leg. The stroke did not…